CVE-2020-9669: Critical severity adobe creative cloud vulnerability
Published Jul 16, 2020
·Updated
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier have a lack of exploit mitigations vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Adobe Creative Cloud<=5.1
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9669?
CVE-2020-9669 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-9669?
To mitigate CVE-2020-9669, update your Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 5.1.1 or later.
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What types of systems are affected by CVE-2020-9669?
CVE-2020-9669 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier on any compatible operating system.
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What could happen if CVE-2020-9669 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-9669 could lead to privilege escalation on the affected system.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-9669?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2020-9669 other than applying the latest updates.